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YG62 VNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,606 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 98,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 89,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer cv boots weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,461 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit,jacking point missing offside front and rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,254 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YG62 VNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 VNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 VNY registered?

YG62 VNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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